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Volleyball: SVC claims six sectional championships

The Redstreaks (14-9) claimed a Division III sectional championship Saturday with a sweep of Lynchburg-Clay; 25-17, 25-11 and 25-11.

Piketon was led by setter Maci Conley, who set a new school record with 52 assists. Cami Chandler added 23 kills and three aces while Jordan Morris logged 26 kills. Madison Conley also contributed, leading the Redstreaks’ defense with 29 digs.

Piketon advances to a Division III district semifinal, where it faces the winner of Alexander and Oak Hill.

Southeastern 3, Westfall 0

In a Division III sectional final between Scioto Valley Conference foes, the Panthers (18-5) ended Westfall’s season in three sets; 25-12, 25-7 and 25-21.

Ella Skeens led Southeastern with 13 kills, 14 digs and three aces while Jessica Bolte followed with eight kills. Also aiding in the win were Lauren Goebel (three kills, six digs, two aces and 28 assists) and Morgan Wilson (12 digs).

The Panthers advance to a Division III district semifinal, where they’ll face the winner of North Adams and Eastern.

Unioto 3, Washington 0

The Shermans (21-3) cruised their way past Washington Saturday in a Division II sectional final; 25-7, 25-13 and 25-13.

Leading the way for the Shermans was Abbey Winegardner with 11 kills while Madi Eberst added 11 digs, three kills and 35 assists. Hallie Pinkerton also had 11 digs as Jocie Fisher and Ashley Taylor ended with nine and eight kills, respectively.

Unioto will now take on either Gallia Academy or Marietta in a Division II district semifinal.

Also contributing to the win was Hannah Unger with 12 kills, 12 digs and six assists as well as Evie Bennett, who finished with three kills, 12 digs and 11 assists. Morgan Arledge led the defense with 20 digs.

The Pioneers (11-12) advance to play Wheelersburg in a Division III sectional final.

Huntington 3, Valley 0

The Huntsmen (18-5) showed no signs of a letdown Saturday with a sweep of Valley in a Division III sectional final; 25-10, 25-15 and 25-16.

Rikki Magill led the way offensively with seven kills and 13 assists alongside 18 digs. Gus Hooks added six kills and Riley Black finished with eight kills, 12 assists and five aces.

Huntington advances to take on the winner of Ironton and Minford in a Division III district semifinal.

Adena was led by Devon Putnam with 29 kills and five digs. Jessica Knisley added four kills while Lanie Shea and Carly Carroll led the way defensively with 11 and 10 digs, respectively. Shea also added 33 assists to her performance.

Adena will now take on the winner of West and South Point in a Division III district semifinal.